The Legend of Albert Jacka cover art

The Legend of Albert Jacka

From the brutal shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, the epic story of the first Australian soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross in WW1

 Preview

Get 30 days of Standard free

$8.99/mo after trial ends. Cancel anytime
Try for $0.00
More purchase options

The Legend of Albert Jacka

By: Peter FitzSimons
Narrated by: Cameron Goodall
Try for $0.00

Auto-renews at $8.99/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $33.91

Buy Now for $33.91

Summary

 Our heroes can come from the most ordinary of places. As a shy lad growing up in country Victoria, no one in the district had any idea the man Albert Jacka would become.

Albert 'Bert' Jacka was 21 when Britain declared war on Germany in August 1914. Bert soon enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force and the young private was assigned to 14th Battalion D Company. By the time they shipped out to Egypt he'd been made a Lance Corporal.

On 26 April 1915, 14th Battalion landed at Gallipoli under the command of Brigadier General Monash's 4th Infantry Brigade. It was here, on 20 May, that Lance Corporal Albert Jacka proved he was 'the bravest of the brave'. The Turks were gaining ground with a full-scale frontal attack and as his comrades lay dead or dying in the trenches around him, Jacka single-handedly held off the enemy onslaught. The Turks retreated.

Jacka's extraordinary efforts saw him awarded the Victoria Cross, the first for an Australian soldier in World War I. He was a national hero, but Jacka's wartime exploits had only just begun: moving on to France, he battled the Germans at Pozières, earning a Military Cross for what historian Charles Bean called 'the most dramatic and effective act of individual audacity in the history of the AIF'. Then at Bullecourt, his efforts would again turn the tide against the enemy. There would be more accolades and adventures before a sniper's bullet and then gassing at Villers-Bretonneux sent Bert home.

The Legend of Albert Jacka is an unforgettable story of the bravery and sacrifice of one extraordinary soldier that takes us from the shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, all brought to vivid life by Australia's greatest storyteller, Peter FitzSimons. Australia, New Zealand & Oceania Historical Military War Solider Sniper Africa
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_c
All stars
Most relevant
I rarely leave reviews and I’ve listened to over 100 audiobooks. Cameron’s delivery of this story to the listener is just a treat.
The narrator really can make a big difference to the overall enjoyment of listening to a book. Well done Cameron, I’ll now look for other works of yours.

The Narration is brilliant

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Another wonderful addition to the Jacka canon. FitzSimons’ and his research team have managed to add to this legend of one of our greatest heroes and the of the AiF in World War One. The storytelling is moving, funny and inspiring. Highly recommended.

Another brilliant yarn by FitzSimons

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Author took me right into the horrors if trench warfare. Albert Jacka a true hero

A great read

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
this book told me a story of a real Aussie hero who is very humbled and compassionate about his mates, army and all humanity

True humbled Aussie hero

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
the emblem of Australia. what a remarkable man. This book was so well done and peter should be so proud I believe it's his best yet.

what a man, what a soldier

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.